SOPHOMORES: Pontiac fell behind early and was unable to completely rally in dropping the preliminary contest 63-56.

Eureka ran out to a 16-8 lead in the first quarter and Pontiac struck back by outscoring the Hornets 14-10 in the second to cut the deficit in half. Each side scored 12 points in the third period. EHS put it away by making 10 free throws in the final frame.